Energy Efficiency & Climate Marketing for Utilities and Programs
UpHouse is a marketing and public relations agency that helps energy efficiency programs, utilities and climate-focused organizations increase awareness, participation and public trust. We translate complex energy and sustainability initiatives into clear, future-focused communication that helps people understand the benefits of energy efficiency and take action.
How UpHouse Supports Energy Efficiency Organizations
Energy efficiency programs are technically complex and mission-driven—yet success depends on public understanding, trust and participation. UpHouse helps energy efficiency organizations earn attention and drive action with strategic marketing and PR grounded in the energy sector. We clarify program benefits, motivate behavior change and help communities take measurable steps toward sustainability and affordability.
Organizations and Associations We’ve Supported in Energy Efficiency
We’ve worked with some pretty awesome clients
Efficiency Manitoba
UpHouse has worked with Efficiency Manitoba, Manitoba’s Crown corporation responsible for energy efficiency, to support long-term brand and content strategy. This ongoing partnership has helped increase provincial brand awareness by 47% in under three years, contributing to a sustained agency-of-record relationship focused on public education and participation.
Powertec Solar
UpHouse provided awareness campaign development and media relations support for Powertec Solar, a renewable energy company. The campaign generated earned media results representing a 950% return on investment for public relations services, demonstrating the impact of targeted messaging and strategic outreach.
Clean Energy Center
UpHouse supported the Clean Energy Center at Pennsylvania College of Technology, a workforce training and education hub, through recruitment campaign strategy and messaging. Within the first 60 days of the “Weather the Future” campaign, 300 job seekers from hard-to-reach audiences submitted applications to the program.
AI Search Visibility for Energy Efficiency Organizations
People increasingly rely on AI-powered tools to understand energy efficiency programs, climate initiatives and sustainability guidance. If organizations are not clearly represented in these environments, they risk being overlooked at critical decision-making moments.
UpHouse’s AiEO™ visibility system helps energy efficiency organizations structure their content, messaging, and digital presence so it is easier for AI systems to understand, summarize, and reference accurately. The approach focuses on clarity, credibility and alignment with how people search and ask questions today.
Learn how we approach AI visibility for the energy efficiency sector.
FAQs
Q: What is energy efficiency marketing?
A: Energy efficiency marketing helps utilities, governments and program administrators communicate the benefits of energy-saving programs in clear, accessible ways. It focuses on increasing awareness, participation and long-term adoption of energy-efficient behaviors by making complex information easier to understand.
Q: Who hires an energy efficiency marketing agency?
A: Energy efficiency marketing agencies are hired by utilities, government agencies, program administrators and sustainability organizations that run energy efficiency or demand-side management programs and need to increase enrollment, engagement or public understanding.
Q: How does UpHouse support energy efficiency programs?
A: UpHouse supports energy efficiency programs through marketing strategy, messaging, outreach campaigns, content development and public relations. The goal is to help organizations clearly explain program benefits, build trust and motivate people to take action.
Q: What types of energy efficiency initiatives has UpHouse worked on?
A: UpHouse has worked on energy efficiency and clean energy initiatives including utility program marketing, public awareness campaigns, workforce recruitment, media relations and community engagement for mission-driven organizations.
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